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Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

about 25 BCE

Artist:

Roman, minted in Ephesus

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Augustus, facing right. On the back (reverse) is an altar decorated with two deer and garlands.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus

Origin

Roman Empire

Date

25 BCE

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Obverse: IMP CAESAR Reverse: AVGVSTVS

Dimensions

Diam. 2.4 cm; 11.47 g

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham

Reference Number

1920.986

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